About us
SHine SA is the lead sexual health agency in South Australia. We work in partnership with government, health, education and community agencies and communities to improve the sexual health and wellbeing of South Australians.
SHine SA provides:
- prevention, promotion and education programs that build the capacity of communities in greatest need
- professional education programs that build the capacity of workers across all sectors
- clinical services targeting communities with health inequalities and poor sexual health
- therapeutic counselling services targeting individuals unable to afford private providers
- information about sexual health and wellbeing
- resources and library services accessible to workers and the community
- opportunities for partnerships with workers, governments and agencies
- individuals and workers links to relevant services and supports
- leadership and advocacy for sexual health
- opportunities for participation by our communities of interest
SHine SA's work is guided by the following principles:
Department of Health, Primary Health Care Policy (2003 - 2007)
- improving the quality and safety of services
- strengthening and reorienting services towards prevention and primary health care
- developing service integration and cooperation
- adopting whole of government approaches to advance and improve health status
- greater opportunities for inclusion and community participation
Jakarta Declaration (1997)
- increasing community capacity
- increasing investments for health development
- promoting responsibility for health
- expanding partnerships
Ottawa Charter (1986)
- building healthy public policy
- creating supportive environments
- strengthening community action
- developing personal skills
- re-orientating health services
Cairo (1994) and Beijing (1995) declarations
- the rights of individuals to have information, skills, support and services they need to make responsible decisions about their sexuality consistent with their own values.
For more information download:
SHine SA Strategic Directions 2010 - 2013